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Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

University of Wollongong

Graduate Certificate

3 year degree, teaching qualification; or equivalent professional experience

Course Description

The Graduate Certificate in TESOL provides an accredited specialist qualification for teachers who want to teach English to speakers of other languages in Australia, internationally, to children, teenagers or adults. Applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements.

Subjects you can Study

TESOL

About University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is part of a new generation of Australian universities with a contemporary approach to research, teaching and learning. Building on over 60 years' expertise, UOW offers a wide range of programs and has been ranked in the top two per cent of universities in the world.

UOW graduates enjoy some of the best outcomes in the country, with high employment rates above the national average. Strong industry collaboration ensures courses stay relevant to developments in both industry and the academic world. They're also flexible, allowing students to work across a number of disciplines.

The University's reputation attracts talented academics and students from more than 70 countries. Leading researchers are also involved in teaching at all levels, bringing cutting-edge advances straight to the classroom.

Studies are available in Bachelor, Master and PhD programs, as well as in pre-university courses and a range of Certificates and Diplomas. Study areas include Arts and Humanities, Creative Arts, Law, Media, Communications and Journalism, Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Health and Medicine, Science, Psychology and Business.

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Related Careers

Teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) teach, and assist other teachers to teach, students whose first language or dialect is not Standard Australian English to become proficient with the English language.

Primary school teachers educate primary school children by planning and conducting an education programme to develop literacy and numeracy, as well as the physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth of their students.

Secondary school teachers teach one or more subjects within the school curriculum to secondary students. Subject areas include English, mathematics, science, history, geography, drama, dance, art, music, health and physical education, design, information technology, languages other than English, and home economics (see separate entry for Home Economist).